The Consequences of a Government Shutdown Beyond American Borders

There is no doubt that the consequences of a potential federal government shutdown on October 1 could have significant economic consequences within the United States, as well as on federal workers who are furloughed during the shutdown. While true economic impacts are hard to quantify, the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated in January 2014 thatRead… Read more »

Stop Apologizing for Prioritizing Relationships

I was able to attend an awesome AmeriCorps conference this summer and it consisted of a variety of workshop sessions, including one called “Management Boot Camp: 3 Hours to More Effective Interactions at Work.”  This was an incredible session focused on inspiration, assessment, accountability, and most importantly, communication.  The workshop presenter began his training byRead… Read more »

Possible Government Shutdown-Why?

We all are awaiting the final decision: will the government shut down again? How could this happen? Didn’t we learn from the incident in 2013? It seems we haven’t. So now certain organizations like the Partnership for Public Service are evaluating the issues that seem to lead to a possible shutdown and how to preventRead… Read more »

Intro to Learning Performance Standards

How people are learning is changing. Learning happens everywhere. It’s a continuous, interactive cycle that is increasingly occurring online. Think about how you learn. You may search the Internet for articles, watch video tutorials, post on a discussion forum, or read case studies. All of these combined actions create your learning experience, and it happensRead… Read more »

Keeping the Water On With Cloud Computing

This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, Top Challenges & Solutions From State and Local Governments, which examines 16 case study examples transforming the way government safeguards information and technology. Flipping on the light switch to illuminate a darkened living room, or turning on the shower to a full stream of hot water areRead… Read more »